Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins that Make Mornings Magical
These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins are a delightful blend of cozy flavors, perfect for quick breakfasts or sweet treats.
Equipment
- Muffin pan
- mixing bowls
- whisk
- spatula
Ingredients
For the Muffin Batter
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ½ cup vegetable oil
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- ¼ cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions for Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a muffin pan with liners or non-stick spray.
- Blend cream cheese with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a large bowl.
- Mix together pumpkin puree, vegetable oil, eggs, and vanilla in a separate bowl until smooth.
- Gently fold the wet ingredients into the dry until just combined.
- Fill muffin cups two-thirds full then add about 1 tablespoon of cream cheese filling. Top with more batter.
- Bake for 18-22 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
- Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is softened and avoid overmixing the batter to keep muffins fluffy.
Nutrition
Serving: 1muffinCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg
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